Billy J. Garrett, Jr. (born October 5, 1956) is an

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politician and lawyer. He is a member of the

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from the 10th District (

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), serving since 2020. He is a member of the

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S.C. Senate

, Garrett serves on the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, the Banking and Insurance Committee, the Corrections and Penology Committee, the Judiciary Committee, and the Medical Affairs Committee. Following redistricting after the

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, S.C. Senate District 10 covers parts of Abbeville,

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and Saluda Counties.

Political Views

Garrett is self-described as pro-God, pro-gun, and pro-life. He is personal friends with John McCravy, primary sponsor of South Carolina's fetal heartbeat bills, and Garret himself is a staunch supporter of the legislation.

Endorsements

In June 2023, Garrett endorsed Tim Scott in the

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Personal Life

McCormick is an attorney at the Garrett Law Firm and resides in

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. He was born on October 5th, 1956, in Williamston, South Carolina. He is the son of Sigrid S. and Billy J. Garrett, Sr. He and his wife Denise have two children, Tara G. Mitchell and Billy J., III, and two grandchildren. In 1978, Garrett graduated from

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. He would go onto to the

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, where he would obtain his J.D. in 1983. He is a founding member of the South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorneys group.

Electoral history

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References

Living people 1956 births People from Williamston, South Carolina Republican Party South Carolina state senators 21st-century American legislators Lander University alumni University of South Carolina School of Law alumni {{SouthCarolina-politician-stub People from McCormick, South Carolina 21st-century South Carolina politicians 21st-century American lawyers